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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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